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mud.man.rj 07-12-2012 08:26 PM
Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 
You have him on Hp, gears and trans setup but a little porky for sure, should still edge him out and we kind of need you too having a Chevy and all. Do a few practice runs by yourself to get the off the line part down.:clap:

nicke 07-13-2012 02:26 PM
Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 
I'll do my best! She feels really strong right now! I am playing a bit with my timing and changing rods and springs in my edelbrock 600 too, so hoping I can get her dialed in!

-Nick

Dieselwrencher 07-13-2012 09:20 PM
Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 
I'm thinking you should be able to get him. You have weight on your side so maybe you can use that to your advantage.

67ChevyRedneck 07-13-2012 10:16 PM
Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nicke (Post 5482599)
For sure! I'm really happy with how it turned out... so happy in fact, it has spurred a bit of confidence for me. My twin brother and I have abet to see which of our cars is quicker in the 1/4 mile. We have had these cars since we were 16. Neither is fast (by taday's standards) but that doesn't stop us from competing with each other ;-) I will be posting results and showing video of race too!

His:
67' Mustang Coupe
2800lbs
289, newly rebuilt, stock spec cam
2 barrel carb,
All original drivetrain/accessories
c4 auto tranny (3spd)
2.73 gears
stock exhaust, exhaust manifolds
26" OD tires

Mine:
65' Impala SS
Newly rebuild 327 bored .40 over
461 Camel hump heads
Comp cams 206/214 @.50 duration
9.5-1 +/- compression
Edelbrock 1406 carb, performer manifold
HEI
Headers into turbo mufflers
3.73 Gears
200-4r transmission
3600lbs
27" OD tires

(Full write up here for anyone interested or here on FB)

Thoughts? Do I have a chance?

-Nick
Make the 67 Mustang a 65 and I have the same car... same engine/carb/rear end gear, and let me tell you... that combo is SLOW for a V-8 car. It will still "go" but it needs much steeper gears... BUT without having OD, it's a great crusing set up, just sucks for off the line performance. You *should* win. I feel confident my 67 C10 with 350/700R/3.73 "feels" quicker than my mustang... but toss a 4 barrel on it, cam it, and some steeper rear gears and that little pony 289 can haul some serious ass for an old car.

nicke 07-14-2012 01:07 AM
Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck (Post 5484861)
Make the 67 Mustang a 65 and I have the same car... same engine/carb/rear end gear, and let me tell you... that combo is SLOW for a V-8 car. It will still "go" but it needs much steeper gears... BUT without having OD, it's a great crusing set up, just sucks for off the line performance. You *should* win. I feel confident my 67 C10 with 350/700R/3.73 "feels" quicker than my mustang... but toss a 4 barrel on it, cam it, and some steeper rear gears and that little pony 289 can haul some serious ass for an old car.
I believe it.
I have driven his car many times, and it runs really nice. The only reason I think I have a chance is his 2 barrel carb. If he put a 4 barrel on there, I wouldn't be so confident.
PS, his cam is custom ground, unsure exact specs, but much stronger than stock....

-Nick

hopped up 07-24-2012 02:20 PM
Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 
Have you beat that stang yet
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nicke 07-24-2012 02:26 PM
Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by hopped up (Post 5502985)
Have you beat that stang yet
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Haha, not yet... Still coordinating the race with the track...
I'll let you guys know the second I smoke him :devil:

I have been tuning my car too, and I'm getting more confident every day :metal:

-Nick

mud.man.rj 07-24-2012 11:58 PM
Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 
Ya, get it done, remember don't get beat down by a Ford, if you do just lie to us.:lol:

Heavy Evy 01-16-2013 03:54 PM
Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 
Hows that disc brake kit holding up? I been looking at pol brake kits for my 67 but I haven't pulled the trigger yet.

nicke 01-16-2013 06:59 PM
Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Heavy Evy (Post 5822156)
Hows that disc brake kit holding up? I been looking at pol brake kits for my 67 but I haven't pulled the trigger yet.
I love it! It was an easy install and I am so happy with the braking performance. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it for a second. The difference was night and day! :metal:


-Nick

Heavy Evy 01-31-2013 12:13 PM
Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 
With bigger and wider wheels have you run spacers?
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nicke 01-31-2013 12:26 PM
Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Heavy Evy (Post 5858110)
With bigger and wider wheels have you run spacers?
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Nope, no spacers at all. I could even get away with 20x10 in the rear with 275 tires. The car rides great and handles perfectly. The wheels are the 20x10 showwheel streeters, and they do make them in the exact size that I need, so no reason for spacers.

nicke 05-01-2013 12:15 PM
Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 
Thinking of putting on air ride.....

inovermyhead 05-01-2013 01:23 PM
Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 
I say go for it!

67ChevyRedneck 05-01-2013 11:09 PM
Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 
We need some recent pics too!

Zoomin 05-01-2013 11:24 PM
Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nicke (Post 6045467)
Thinking of putting on air ride.....
What is there to think about? :smoke:
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Dieselwrencher 05-02-2013 11:27 AM
Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 
Have you lined this thing up yet? :lol:

Cameron 1137 05-02-2013 08:00 PM
Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Zoomin (Post 6046727)
What is there to think about? :smoke:
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Couldn't have said it better myself! :uhmk:

nicke 05-16-2013 02:33 PM
Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 
Deal. I will put air ride in it.

Also Diesel, that race should be taking place very soon! The mustang now has a 4 barrel carb, aluminum manifold, and new torque converter though :cool:

nicke 05-19-2013 10:08 PM
Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 
Ask and you shall receive. Got air ride and will be putting it in in the next couple weeks when I get time.
I got the rear air bags installed, and just ran each line to a schrader valve to test. Here are pics of it aired up, and dropped low. Actual ride height will be somewhere in the middle.

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...ps383b7b04.jpg
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...psada7df72.jpg

Zoomin 05-19-2013 10:36 PM
Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 
That's going to look good!

mud.man.rj 05-19-2013 11:48 PM
Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 
Wow, what a good difference, keep on the car, can hardly wait to see it done.

72BlckButy 05-20-2013 12:03 AM
Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 
That thing will look good on air ride.
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nicke 05-20-2013 10:48 AM
Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 
Thanks guys! I should have paint on it real soon too!

72BlckButy 05-20-2013 01:52 PM
Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 
Remind us of the color...??


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